Stay cozy and stylish in this Marine Breeze Jumper that features a delightful wave pattern inspired by the ocean. Perfect for cool beach evenings or a casual day out by the water.
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles.
Back: Cast on 80 (90, 100, 110) stitches on smaller needles. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches. Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 12 (13, 14, 15) inches from cast on edge.
Next, begin wave pattern: Row 1 (RS): K10, *M1, K9; repeat from * to last 10 stitches, K10. Row 2 (WS): Purl across. Rows 3 and 5: Knit across. Row 4: Purl across. Row 6: K1, *M1, K9; repeat from * to end. Repeat these 6 rows for wave pattern until piece measures 20 (21, 22, 23) inches from cast on edge.
Shape armholes: Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each armhole edge every other row 3 (4, 5, 6) times.
Front: Work as for back until wave pattern measures 18 (19, 20, 21) inches from cast on edge. Shape neck: Work across 31 (36, 41, 46) stitches, place center 18 (18, 18, 18) stitches on holder, join a new ball of yarn, work to end. Working both sides at the same time, decrease 1 stitch at each neck edge every other row 4 (5, 6, 7) times.
Continue in wave pattern until piece measures same as back to shoulder. Join front and back at shoulders using three-needle bind off.
Sleeves: Pick up and knit 40 (42, 44, 46) stitches around armhole. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches. Switch to larger needles and stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch at each end every 4th row 6 times. Work even until sleeve measures 18 (19, 20, 21) inches. Bind off.
Finishing: Sew side and sleeve seams. Pick up and crochet around neck opening with crochet hook, work 1 round of single crochet and 1 round of shell stitch. Weave in all ends.
Your Marine Breeze Jumper is now ready to wear!